| Explainer: How hard-hitting are U.S. Congress subpoenas, contempt citations? Posted: 06 May 2019 01:27 PM PDT  Congress has significant, if time-consuming, powers to demand witnesses and documents. One of these is the contempt citation. Democrats in the House of Representatives are threatening to use it on multiple fronts, including against Barr for ignoring a subpoena issued by the House Judiciary Committee seeking an unredacted version of the Mueller report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election and President Donald Trump.
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| Should the U.S. military intervene in Venezuela? Posted: 06 May 2019 03:46 PM PDT  Long-running tension over Venezuela's political leadership boiled over last week resulting in violent clashes. The U.S. has taken aggressive steps to compel Maduro to step down, including issuing sanctions and political pressure. But these nonmilitary options have so far come up short.
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| The Latest: Dozens killed on Russian burning jet Posted: 05 May 2019 10:23 PM PDT  MOSCOW (AP) — The latest on an airplane that landed in flames at a Moscow airport (all times local):
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| Ex-Goldman Banker in Plea Talks Ahead of 1MDB Trial in New York Posted: 06 May 2019 01:54 PM PDT  (Bloomberg) -- Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. banker Roger Ng is in plea talks to avoid a U.S. trial on charges that he broke American anti-bribery laws and conspired to launder money embezzled from Malaysia's state investment fund 1MDB.
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| Get your children vaccinated or face fine: German health minister Posted: 05 May 2019 05:53 AM PDT  German Health Minister Jens Spahn has drawn up draft legislation to oblige parents to get their children vaccinated against measles or else face fines and their exclusion from daycare. Spahn's initiative comes amid a highly charged debate in Germany about whether the measles vaccine should be obligatory, and as the number of cases of the once-eradicated disease in the United States hit the highest levels since 2000. "I want to eradicate measles," Spahn told the Bild am Sonntag newspaper.
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| After latest fighting, Israel's Gaza blockade questioned Posted: 06 May 2019 11:56 AM PDT  JERUSALEM (AP) — For 12 years, Israel has maintained a blockade over the Gaza Strip, seeking to weaken the territory's militant Hamas rulers. And for 12 years, Hamas has remained firmly in power, developing a thriving homegrown weapons industry along the way.
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| Video shows Apple’s new iPhone 11 design with one change we’re not so sure we like Posted: 06 May 2019 05:17 AM PDT  Apple isn't always first when it comes to introducing new smartphone features. The company is known for taking its time and getting things right rather than trying to be first to market. Just ask Samsung about the travesty that is the Galaxy Fold and you'll understand why Apple is more than happy to do things well instead of just doing them quickly. When it comes to smartphone design, however, Apple has always been a trendsetter.Most people likely don't even remember what smartphones used to look like before the first iPhone debuted in 2007. Fast-forward a decade, and rival smartphone makers still scramble to copy Apple's every move. 2018 was indeed a rough year for smartphone fans since just about every handset out there was nothing but a boring iPhone X copycat, but 2019 is going in a completely different direction. In fact, something quite interesting is happening this year: For the first time since companies like Samsung and others popularized the phablet form factor, Android companies are actually moving away from copying Apple and starting to come up with their own novel designs.The upcoming iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Max, and iPhone 11R (if that's what Apple ends up calling it) are shaping up to be nearly identical to their predecessors in terms of design. There will some refinements here and there, and we know that it's going to put Android phones to shame when it comes to fit and finish. But overall, the iPhone 11 design we've seen leak time and time again is anything but exciting and new. Now, a new video has taken the information from all the leaks we've seen over the past few weeks and used it to show us what Apple's next-generation flagship iPhone models will look like.We still have more than four months to go before Apple announces its new iPhone 11 series smartphones, but the leaks have really picked up over the past month or so. Long story short, we now likely know just about everything there is to know about Apple's iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max design.The image above shows what will likely end up being the iPhone 11's only distinguishing feature as far as hardware design goes. The front of the iPhone 11 will look exactly like the front of the iPhone XS and the front of the iPhone X -- an all-screen design interrupted by a large notch at the top of the screen. Around back, however, both the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 11 Max are expected to have a large square camera array consisting of three camera lenses and an LED flash. Only, it won't actually end up looking like it does in the render above, because we recently learned that Apple has a pretty big change planned for the rear camera on its iPhone 11 series phones.In the iPhone 11 Max render above, the phone itself is gold but the area around the cameras is black. Like other smartphone makers out there, this is the design Apple has always used on its iPhones. This year, however, word from the world's most accurate Apple insider suggests that Apple has decided to color-match the iPhone 11's rear camera so that it blends in with the rest of the back of the phone. Honestly, we're not so sure how we feel about the change.It looks pretty good in the render above, but this render uses some shading on the sapphire crystal to darken the glass. As a result, there's still some contrast between the back of the phone and the camera array. The actual iPhone 11 models Apple releases later this year obviously won't have any shading on the sapphire crystal, and now a new video created by graphic designer Gunho Lee shows us what Apple's next-generation iPhones will look like with color-matched cameras.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxsWPUfmn74We'll obviously have to wait to pass a final judgement until we see the real iPhone 11 series phones Apple unveils this coming September. For the time being, however, we're not so sure we like this change.
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| Bill Barr, under fire for protecting Trump Posted: 04 May 2019 07:58 PM PDT  Attorney General Bill Barr had a solid reputation when he took over the US Justice Department in February, but his concerted efforts to downplay the Mueller report's damning allegations against President Donald Trump have left that reputation tattered. The veteran Washington lawyer, 68, encouraged hopes that, under his leadership, the Justice Department would shake off the taint of politicization in the first two years of Trump's presidency. Barr has stunned many who gave him the benefit of the doubt by declaring Trump fully cleared of accusations of collusion with Russia and obstruction of justice.
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| Reborn 2019 BMW Z4 Delivers Top-Down Thrills Posted: 05 May 2019 03:05 AM PDT  The BMW Z4 returns after a brief hiatus, backed by the automaker's pledge that the reborn roadster has improved performance. The previous model that retired in 2016 was quick, efficient, and well...
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| AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile get sued for reportedly selling your location data Posted: 06 May 2019 10:42 AM PDT  AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile are accused of selling customer's location data in a lawsuit.
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| 9 Futuristic Airports Designed by Famous Architects Posted: 06 May 2019 09:53 AM PDT |
| UPDATE 4-Taliban kill 13 in attack on police headquarters in northern Afghanistan Posted: 05 May 2019 03:00 AM PDT ![UPDATE 4-Taliban kill 13 in attack on police headquarters in northern Afghanistan]( "UPDATE 4-Taliban kill 13 in attack on police headquarters in northern Afghanistan") Afghan forces battled for hours against Taliban insurgents who stormed a police headquarters in the northern city of Pul-e-Khumri, after a suicide bomber blew up his explosive-laden car, killing at least 13 people, officials said on Sunday. "The complex attack on Baghlan police headquarters has ended with the death of all nine attackers, including the suicide bomber," he said. The Taliban, which is seeking to restore strict Islamic rule and expel foreign forces from Afghanistan, claimed responsibility for the attack in a busy area of the city with many other residential and commercial buildings.
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| Student who charged a campus gunman remembered as a hero Posted: 05 May 2019 10:09 PM PDT  WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Family, hundreds of friends and a military honor guard on Sunday remembered a North Carolina college student credited with saving classmates by rushing a gunman firing inside their lecture hall.
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| The Latest: Biden expects Trump attacks on him and family Posted: 05 May 2019 03:27 AM PDT  The Latest on the Democratic candidates running for president (all times EDT):
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| Russia says it won't ground Sukhoi plane despite fatal crash-landing Posted: 06 May 2019 08:53 AM PDT  The crash-landing on Sunday is the latest serious setback for the plane, the first new passenger jet developed in Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union, and threatens to undermine confidence in an airliner Moscow touts as proof it can produce its own high quality civil passenger aircraft. In a blow to the Russian aviation industry, regional carrier Yamal Airlines, the country's second biggest operator of the Superjet after Aeroflot, said on Monday it was cancelling its planned purchase of 10 of the planes, the TASS news agency reported. Investigators have started trying to piece together why the Aeroflot jet, which had been flying from Moscow to the northern Russian city of Murmansk on Sunday, was forced to make an emergency landing and why that landing went so badly wrong.
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| Every Mid-Engined Sports Car—Including a Few You Might Afford! Posted: 06 May 2019 05:14 AM PDT |
| BMW teases 8 Series Gran Coupe ahead of September debut Posted: 06 May 2019 07:36 AM PDT  On Friday, BMW teased an image of the latest model to join the 8 Series: the 8 Series Gran Coupe. Right now, BMW's 8 Series comprises the 8 Coupe and 8 Convertible, though the segment goes back to the early 1990s. On Friday, however, BMW tweeted a dark photograph of the next member of the 8 Series family shrouded in shadows: the 8 Series Gran Coupe.
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| Best Tech Deals in May 2019 Posted: 06 May 2019 07:55 AM PDT  Amazon Deals | Walmart Deals | Apple Deals | TV Deals | Gaming Deals | Laptop Deals | iPhone Deals Good news if you're bargain hunting for the best Mother's Day tech gift or college graduation gift this week. Various retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are offering solid deals on everything from smart home devices to game consoles. Looking for a great tablet for under $50? Amazon has the Kindle Fire 7 on sale for $39.99. Traditionally priced at $49.99, that's $10 off its regular price. With its colorful 7-inch IPS display, 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, the Kindle Fire 7 is built for entertainment. Best Buy also has this tablet on sale for the same price. If you have a bigger budget, Walmart has the Apple iPad 9.7-inch 128GB on sale for $329 ($100 off). It packs an A10 Fusion processor and 128GB of of storage. Whether you're upgrading to a 4K Smart TV or purchasing your first smart device, here are the best tech deals that we expect to roll over into May. Amazon Hardware DealsAmazon is currently offering many of its branded devices at discounted pricing. * Kindle Paperwhite eReader (Waterproof) for $89.99 ($40 off) [NEW] * Kindle Fire 7 Tablet for $39.99 ($10 off) [NEW] * Kindle Fire 8 Tablet for $59.99 ($20 off) [NEW] * Kindle Fire HD 10 Tablet for $119.99 ($30 off) [NEW] * All-new Kindle Paperwhite eReader for $69.99 ($20 off) [NEW] * All-new Kindle Paperwhite eReader Essentials Bundle for $129.97 ($60 off) [NEW] * All-new Kindle Essentials eReader Bundle for $105 ($35 off) [NEW] * All-New Fire HD 8 Tablet w/ Show Mode Dock for $84.98 ($35 off) [NEW] * Echo Input for $19.99 ($15 off) [NEW] * Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker for $29.99 ($20 off) * Echo Spot Smart Alarm Clock (2-Pack) for $219.98 ($40 off) * Fire HD 10 Tablet w/ Show Mode Charging Dock for $159.98 ($45 off) * Echo Show (2nd Gen) w/ Free Smart Bulb for $179.99 ($65 off) * Echo Dot Kids Edition + Fire HD 8 Kids Edition for $150 ($50 off) * Echo Dot Kids Edition + Fire 7 Kids Edition for $130 ($40 off) * Echo Show 2nd Gen for $179.99 ($50 off) * Echo 2nd Generation for $64.99 ($35 off) * Echo Plus 2nd Gen w/ Hue Bulb for $119.99 ($45 off) * Ring Video Doorbell 2 w/ Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $169 ($80 off) * Ring Spotlight Wireless Cam w/ Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $199 ($50 off) * Ring Spotlight Wired Cam Wired w/ Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $199 ($50 off) * Ring Stick-Up Wireless Cam w/ Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $179.99 ($50 off) * Ring Stick-Up Wired Cam w/ Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $179.99 ($50 off) * Ring Alarm 5-Piece Kit w/ Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $169 ($80 off) * Ring Floodlight Cam w/ Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $249 ($50 off) * Ring Smart Lighting Spotlights (2-pack) for $100 ($30 off) Top Tech Deals Right Now * Apple iPad 9.7-inch 128GB for $329 ($100 off) [PRICE DROP] * Google Home Hub w/ free Home Mini for $99 ($100 off) * Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS, 40mm) for $349 ($50 off) * Apple MacBook 12-inch (2017, Gold) for $999 ($600 off) * Apple iPad Air 2019 (Wi-Fi, 64GB) for $479 ($20 off) * Apple 9.7-inch iPad for $249 ($81 off) * Apple AirPods 1st Gen for $147 ($12 off) * Samsung T5 Portable SSD for $168 ($82 off) * Microsoft Surface Go for $393 ($106 off) * Acer Aspire 3 Laptop for $399 ($100 off) TV Deals * Sharp 65-inch 4K Smart TV for $500 ($300 off) * Sony 70-Inch 4K UHD Smart TV for $1,098 ($500 off) * Vizio 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV w/ HDR for $298 ($200 off) * RCA 55-inch 4K UHD Roku Smart TV w/ HDR for $310 ($490 off) * Samsung 55-inch NU6900 4K UHD Smart TV for $398 ($132 off) also at Best Buy * Samsung 43-inch Q60 Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2019) for $698 ($102 off) * Samsung 49-inch Q60 Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2019) for $898 ($102 off) * Samsung 55-inch Q60 Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2019) for $1,097 ($100 off) * Samsung 65-inch Q60 Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2019) for $1,498 ($300 off) * Samsung 75-inch Q60 Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2019) for $2,798 ($202 off) Tech Under $50 * Roku Premiere 4K Streaming Media Player for $29.99 ($10 off) also at Amazon [NEW] * UE Wonderboom Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker for $47.99 ($52 off) * Redragon K552 LED Gaming Keyboard for $35 ($25 off) * Philips Hue Smart Hub 2-Pack for $45.95 ($14 off) * Anker 7-in-1 USB C Hub for $40 ($30 off) * Anker 5-in-1 USB C Hub for $27 ($19 off) Smartwatch Deals * Huawei Watch GT Sport Smartwatch for $169.99 ($30 off, ends 5/12) [NEW] * Huawei Band 3 Pro Fitness Tracker for $54.99 ($15 off, ends 5/12) [NEW] * Huawei Band 3e Fitness Tracker for $22.99 ($7 off, ends 5/12) [NEW] * Samsung Gear S2 for $149.97 ($100 off) * Samsung Gear S3 Frontier for $199.99 ($150 off) * Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS, 44mm) for $379 ($50 off) also at Best Buy * Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS, 40mm) for $349 ($50 off) * Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) for $199 ($80 off) * Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 42mm) for $229 ($80 off) also at Amazon * Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Band for $119.95 ($30 off) * Garmin Vivofit 3 Activity Tracker for $58 ($45 off) Phones * Sony Xperia XZ2 Unlocked for $449.99 ($50 off) also at Best Buy * Apple iPhone SE Unlocked for $249 ($100 off) * Samsung Galaxy S9 Unlocked 64GB for $485 ($115 off) [PRICE DROP] * Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Unlocked 128GB for $709 ($291 off) Cameras * Sony Alpha 7II Mirrorless Camera w/28-70mm OSS Lens for $998 ($600 off) [NEW] * Canon PowerShot SX530 Digital Camera for $229 ($150 off) * Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Instant Film Camera for $99.99 ($80 off) * Panasonic Lumix 4K Point-and-Shoot Camera for $249.99 ($150 off) Games and Consoles * Mortal Kombat 11 for PS4 (Xbox One) or (Switch) for $50 ($10 off) * Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4 for $35 ($25 off) also at Amazon * Call of Duty: Black Ops for PS4 for $25 ($35 off) * WWE 2K19 Deluxe Edition for $39.99 ($50 off) * MS Xbox One S 1TB Battlefield V Bundle for $230 ($70 off) * MS Xbox One S 1TB Minecraft Creators Bundle for $200 ($100 off) * Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch for $50 ($10 off) * Kingdom Hearts 3 for PS4 for $37 ($23 off) * Kingdom Heart 3 for Xbox One for $39 ($20 off) * Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS4 for $37 ($23 off) * Up to $40 off Xbox One Games at Microsoft
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| U.S. deploying carrier, bombers to Middle East to deter Iran: Bolton Posted: 05 May 2019 07:56 PM PDT  With tensions already high between Washington and Tehran, a U.S. official said the deployment has been ordered "as a deterrence to what has been seen as potential preparations by Iranian forces and its proxies that may indicate possible attacks on U.S. forces in the region."However, the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the United States was not expecting any imminent Iranian attack. Bolton - who has spearheaded an increasingly hawkish U.S. policy on Iran - said the decision, which could exacerbate problems between the two countries, was meant to send a "clear and unmistakable message" of U.S. resolve to Tehran.
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| The Latest: Harris says Barr representing Trump, not US Posted: 05 May 2019 06:08 PM PDT  NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on the Democratic presidential campaign (all times local):
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| Billionaire Warren Buffett gives new hint about his successor Posted: 04 May 2019 10:15 PM PDT  Billionaire Warren Buffett on Saturday gave a clue on who might succeed him to run his Berkshire Hathaway empire, but did not completely reveal his hand. The world's third-richest man also said at his company's annual shareholder meeting that its recent investment in Amazon was not a shift in strategy to focus on Silicon Valley firms, which have largely remained missing from Berkshire's voluminous portfolio. Without answering directly, Buffett said Gregory Able, 57, and Ajit Jain, 67 -- both promoted last year to the board of directors -- would in the near future join him and long-time business partner Charlie Munger, 95, on the stage to answer shareholder questions.
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| 9 Home Decor Sales We’re Excited About This Week Posted: 06 May 2019 02:50 PM PDT  Consider us your personal shoppers
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| Full spec sheet for Google’s upcoming Pixel 3a smartphone just leaked Posted: 06 May 2019 12:51 PM PDT  With the smartphone market arguably saturated with premium devices that are practically indistinguishable, handset makers are now making a concerted effort to roll out thoughtfully designed smartphones at far more affordable price points. We saw it recently with the Galaxy S10e and soon we'll see Google get in on the action with the rumored Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, more affordable versions of the company's flagship Pixel 3 line. As tends to be the case with forthcoming Android devices, there have been no shortage of rumors regarding the Pixel 3a. Just a few days ago, for instance, pricing plans for the 3a leaked and revealed that the 64GB versions of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will cost $399 and $479, respectively. With Google I/O set to kick off tomorrow, we'll have the official rundown on the Pixel 3a soon enough; but if you're the impatient sort, we've got you covered. The entire Google Pixel 3a spec sheet leaked earlier today and includes a number of interesting tidbits you may have missed. Originally brought to light via Roland Quandt on Twitter, the leak reveals that the Pixel 3a will feature a 5.6-inch 2,220 x 1,080 pixel OLED display. Hardware wise, the Pixel 3a will ship with 4GB of RAM, a 3,000mAh battery, a Titan M security chip, and will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor. Camera wise, the rear camera will include a 12.2 megapixel shooter with optical and electronic image stabilization. The front-facing camera, meanwhile, will be an 8 megapixel shooter. With respect to video, the Pixel 3a will be able to capture footage in 4K at 30fps. Interestingly enough, Pixel 3a promotional materials leaked as well and include references to a fast-charging battery, long battery life, Night Vision mode, Portrait mode and more. The full spec sheet for Google's Pixel 3a can be viewed below: https://twitter.com/rquandt/status/1125454760725962755
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| This Means Trouble: Russia's Stealth Fighter Could Deliver Nuclear Weapons Posted: 04 May 2019 06:00 PM PDT  Could this be true? Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 PAK-FA fifth-generation stealth fighter is listed in the Trump Administration's new Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) as a developmental dual conventional and nuclear capable strike aircraft. If the NPR is correct, the Su-57 could potentially supplant the Su-34 Fullback bomber—which is Russia's current nuclear-capable strike aircraft—for intermediate range missions against heavily defended airspace.Indeed, the NPR contends that Russia is continuing to modernize its arsenal of non-strategic nuclear arsenal of roughly 2000 nuclear warheads.(This first appeared last year.)"Russia is modernizing an active stockpile of up to 2,000 non-strategic nuclear weapons, including those employable by ships, planes, and ground forces," the NPR reads. "These include air-to-surface missiles, short range ballistic missiles, gravity bombs, and depth charges for medium-range bombers, tactical bombers, and naval aviation, as well as anti-ship, anti-submarine, and anti-aircraft missiles and torpedoes for surface ships and submarines, a nuclear ground launched cruise missile in violation of the 1987 INF Treaty, and Moscow's antiballistic missile system."Recommended: How North Korea Could Start a War
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| Gaza-Israel border falls quiet as ceasefire takes hold Posted: 06 May 2019 06:59 AM PDT  The latest round of hostilities erupted three days ago, peaking on Sunday when rockets and missiles from Hamas Islamist-run Gaza killed four civilians in Israel, local health officials said. Israeli strikes killed 21 Palestinians, over half of them civilians, at the weekend, Gaza health authorities said. Israel does not acknowledge ceasefire deals with Gaza militant groups, which it considers terrorist organizations.
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| Trump threatens to hike tariffs on $200B of Chinese imports Posted: 05 May 2019 11:07 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump raised pressure on China with a threat to hike tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods in a tweet that sent global financial markets swooning on Monday.
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| Ted Bundy's Is the World's Most Notorious Volkswagen Bug Posted: 05 May 2019 03:00 AM PDT  The serial killer-played by Zac Efron in a new Netflix movie-used VWs in his murder spree.
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| Horse racing: Appeal over Kentucky Derby disqualification denied Posted: 06 May 2019 04:43 PM PDT  The appeal was filed by an attorney for Gary West, whose horse became the first winner to be disqualified for an on-track infraction. The racing commission called the request "moot" because the decision to disqualify Maximum Security and install second-placed Country House as winner was not subject to appeal. "The stewards unanimously disqualified Maximum Security following two objections lodged immediately after the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby and after a thorough review of the race replay," the commission wrote in a letter.
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| John Singleton: Private funeral set for Monday, larger memorial in coming weeks Posted: 05 May 2019 07:02 PM PDT  The late "Boyz n the Hood" director John Singleton is being laid to rest in a private funeral Monday.
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| The first big Apple Watch Series 4 sale is still here with all-time low prices Posted: 06 May 2019 06:20 AM PDT ![The first big Apple Watch Series 4 sale is still here with all-time low prices]( "The first big Apple Watch Series 4 sale is still here with all-time low prices") If you've ever toyed with the idea of picking up a new Apple Watch Series 4 but you balked at the price, today is the day to revisit your decision. Amazon is running a huge sale that slashes the prices of half a dozen Apple Watch S4 models to all-time lows. The deal covers 40mm and 44mm sizes, and it covers both Space Gray and Silver Aluminum finishes as well. There are a few different bands to choose from too, so there truly is something for everyone in this big sale. There's no telling how much longer these discounted prices will last though, so grab one while you still can.Here's some additional info from the product page: * GPS * Over 30% larger display and 50% louder speaker * Electrical and optical heart sensors * Digital Crown with haptic feedback * 50% louder speaker * S4 SiP with faster 64-bit dual-core processor * Improved accelerometer and gyroscope for fall detection * Swimproof * watchOS 5 * Aluminum case
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| U.S. may review ties with countries deemed anti-Israel: envoy Posted: 05 May 2019 09:44 AM PDT  U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a March speech that anti-Zionism - opposition to Israel's existence as a homeland for the Jewish people - was a form of anti-Semitism, or hostility toward Jews, that was on the rise worldwide and that Washington would "fight it relentlessly". The State Department's special envoy for monitoring and combating anti-Semitism, Elan Carr, said this U.S. position could spell reviews of ties with foreign governments or leaders. "The United States is willing to review its relationship with any country, and certainly anti-Semitism on the part of a country with whom we have relations is a deep concern," he told Reuters during a visit to Israel.
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| The 2020 Polestar 2's Infotainment System in Photos Posted: 06 May 2019 08:21 AM PDT |
| Why America Has No Aircraft Carrier's Standing By To Take on Venezuela Posted: 06 May 2019 10:54 AM PDT  A failed coup attempt targeting Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on April 30 ended in confusion and failure. Russian and Cuban advisors and a strong core of the Venezuelan military continues to support Maduro amid economic collapse and widespread protests.U.S. president Donald Trump in 2018 threatened military action against Maduro but didn't make good on the threat. Washington instead imposed sanctions in order to pressure Maduro to step down.But at least one lawmaker wants to escalate Washington's involvement in the Venezuelan tragedy. "Cuba, Russia send troops to prop Maduro up in Venezuela … while we talk/sanction," Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, on May 3, 2019 tweeted. "Where is our aircraft carrier?"It's true that U.S. Southern Command permanently controls none of the U.S. Navy's 11 aircraft carrier and few other major forces. But there's a good reason for that. U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in 1973 backed Chilean general Augusto Pinochet in his military coup against the socialist government of Salvador Allende.
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| Libyan commander urges troops to press fight to take Tripoli Posted: 06 May 2019 02:06 PM PDT  CAIRO (AP) — A Libyan army commander whose forces are advancing on Tripoli is rallying his fighters on in defiance of U.N. calls for a weeklong cease-fire to coincide with the start of the fasting month of Ramadan on Monday.
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| Amid U.S. measles outbreak, who needs an additional dose of the vaccine? Posted: 06 May 2019 08:25 AM PDT  The United States is in the midst of its largest measles outbreak in 25 years, with the disease mainly hitting people who have failed to receive the recommended two doses of the live measles vaccine. While the vast majority of measles patients are unvaccinated children, up to 10 percent of patients in the current outbreak are adults who received at least one dose of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued recommendations on when adults may need to seek an additional dose of the MMR vaccine: WHICH ADULTS ARE CONSIDERED AT HIGH RISK?
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| 'The Good Doctor' star Hill Harper in Detroit to help boost your credit score Posted: 06 May 2019 06:43 AM PDT  Experian partners with actor and activist Hill Harper to promote new program to help those with limited credit histories improve their scores.
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| How Arya's Scene With the Hound May Hint at Her Next Big Kill on Game of Thrones Posted: 05 May 2019 09:07 PM PDT  "I don't plan on coming back"
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